Helianthus Helion is an annual plant with a spreading shape and strong branching from the stem base. The plant height varies from 1.3 to 1.8 meters, depending on growing conditions. The flowers are large, 7-10 cm in diameter, with red-orange coloring, giving the plant a decorative appearance attractive for both single and group plantings. Helion is heat-loving and light-loving, responds well to fertilization and irrigation, promoting active growth and abundant flowering. It is reproduced both by seedling method and direct sowing into the ground. The Helion hybrid belongs to medium-late sunflower varieties with a vegetative period of about 114 days. It is high-oil content, with oil content in seeds of about 50%, making it valuable for oil production. The mass of 1000 seeds is approximately 62.8 grams. The plant is resistant to various adverse factors, including lodging, drought, shattering, powdery mildew, rots, and smut, ensuring stable and high yield. Average yield is about 23.6 c/ha, with a maximum recorded yield up to 43.1 c/ha. Helion is resistant to the application of the herbicide Express at a rate of 25 g/ha, which facilitates crop care and reduces plant protection costs. The recommended plant density for harvest is about 52 thousand per hectare. Hullability is at the level of 21-22%, and shell percentage is 99.7%, indicating good seed quality and ease of processing. Due to its characteristics, Helion is a reliable choice for growing in the Central Black Earth region and other suitable climatic conditions.
